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The new hotel and gaming facility at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville , Kentucky

All Hospitality , All the Time

TBE ARCHITECTS

Over the past 48 years , Thalden Boyd Architects LLC , dba TBE Architects , has become one of the best-known hospitality and gaming architectural firms in North America .

The firm has designed more than 400 unique hotel projects and 300 casino projects , so “ All Hospitality , All the Time ” is much more than a tag line — it ’ s the very foundation of TBE ’ s client base and an integral part of defining its team culture . TBE Architects provides full architectural services including master planning , architectural design , theming development and interior design . Its highly experienced design teams work tirelessly to deliver bold , high-quality and fully integrated projects on time and on budget .
Much of the firm ’ s “ adaptive theming style ” is a direct reflection of the team ’ s ability to meet the unique demands of diverse clients , and it is proud to say that no two TBE casinos or hotels are alike . With roots firmly planted in gaming and hospitality , the team has an exceptional understanding of sophisticated entertainment for adults .
TBE has dedicated a significant portion of time to the growth and development of several national and internationally recognized brands such as Caesars , Churchill Downs , Delaware North , Harrah ’ s , Hilton , Hyatt , Marriot and Jacob ’ s Entertainment . It also has designed directly for 116 Native American tribes and First Nations .
Throughout the firm , each employee shares a common goal : to fuse the talents of the team with the needs of the client ; designing architectural destinations that are fresh , exciting , appropriately themed and fully functional .
TBE Architects is an active associate member of the American Institute of Architects and an associate member of the National Indian Gaming Association .
For more information , visit tbearchitects . com or contact Vice President of Client Development Linda Roe at 602-321-6207 .
The North Lobby of Harrah ’ s Ak-Chin features a striking “ raindrop ” chandelier and a horizontal band with a water motif .
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